Brother
When I needed you most, you were not there for me.
When I went to speak to you for advice, instead of helping me,
you judged me.
When I had a moment of triumph,
and I came to share with you my good news,
you discredited and did not believe me.
When I believed with my whole heart that I could trust you,
you shattered it.
When I excitedly shared my ideas, you dismissed them.
When I thought you were generous, your selfishness came through.
When I told you my dreams, you laughed in my face.
When everyone was against me, you did not back me up, you were with them.
When I believed you were a giver, you were in fact, always a taker.
Whenever I said anything, you scoffed and discredited me.
When you came to me, it was only because you needed me, otherwise,
you were indifferent to me.
When I gave from my heart, you took without hesitation and without gratitude.
When I thought all these problems were mine to deal with,
I thought I had to learn to accept through patience and perseverance...
I was foolish.
I have learned that anxiety does not help my future,
it simply saps me of my strength today.
But because you are my brother, I have learned...
Forgiveness and Acceptance..
warms the heart and cools the sting.
alx